Mediated Learning Parent Workshops
Upcoming WISDOM Mediated Learning Parent Workshops
We continue to offer Workshops 1,2,3 and 4 in cycles, visiting and returning to various regions of Alberta.
We are capable, even in old age, of modifying or changing our thinking abilities. One of the ways we can enhance learning is by having someone work with us, challenge us and help us past barriers to learning. Parents make the best mediators as they are with the child most consistently and for the greatest amount of time. Mediated Learning is a method that enhances learning through the help of a mediator (parent).
The parent-mediator helps the child to think through challenges. As the child responds to the mediation (help), they are developing new thinking, gaining learning tools and working past barriers to learning, to a place of success. The mediation is the key. This is done in specific ways, with specific goals in mind. These specifics are what we are teaching to parents in the parent workshops.
If you would like to sign up for a workshop, please contact Therese at the WISDOM office.
Email:
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Phone: 780-741-2113
Cost of each workshop is $20
Workshops start with coffee at 9:00am finishing at 3:30 or 4pm
Bring a bag lunch.
You are also welcome to check out Mediated Learning information as well as joining our Forum at left.
SOCIALIZATION:
"the process by which a human being, beginning at infancy, acquires the habits, beliefs, and accumulated knowledge of his society through his education and training for adult status." - Webster's dictionary
Habits
It is unlikely that any responsible citizen would automatically take "habits" to mean any and all habits. There are many habits our society would consider ills; habits that hamper personal development and negatively affect the quality of life for individuals and those around them. Instead we are working toward "good" habits: work habits, manners, sportsmanship, caution, respect,....
Beliefs
Many beliefs are held generally by our culture, regardless of race or creed. Justice, equality and a code of human rights are impressed upon our children at an early age by the way we live and by the ways in which we discipline them.
Some parents choose to raise their children without a spiritual belief system, allowing them to "make their own decisions" when they grow up. Most are aware that "no belief" simply means undirected belief, often with serious consequences. Every child will believe in something; responsible parents will develop and share their own beliefs, assuring that their children face life with a firm footing.
Accumulated Knowledge
We must consider what knowledge we wish our children to have. Is it important to the development of their character that they be familiar with every popular television program? Will they be better equipped to enter the work force if they know all the rock music stars and the top ten listings on the charts?
We don't have to hide our children from the world; but life is short, especially childhood, and we may as well have them spend their time learning valuable work skills, learning manners, and developing character.
Even though they think it's taking forever to grow up, their time is limited; and the question is, "for what will you have them use their time," and "what will you eliminate from their life to give time to the priorities." It seems a poor choice to simply throw them into a group of people their own age and hope they'll learn something of lasting value.
Feel free to call any of us or fire off an email, but you might find the answer to your query on this site! Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section for a great deal of very useful information. If you would like to see more questions and answers added to that section, please let us know. Be sure to take a look at the Calendar at left to keep up to date on deadlines events. We list events put on by WISDOM, as well as any other home schooler-oriented events that we are made aware of.
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